Group Therapy

Very few things are as isolating as having a substance use disorder. When someone is abusing drugs and/or alcohol to the point where one’s entire life is dependent on when he or she can use next, countless effects can occur that can leave him or her feeling like the only person in the world with this problem.

One of the first tell-tale signs of a substance use disorder is withdrawing oneself from friends, family, and loved ones, as well as from places and activities that one used to go to and enjoy. During that time, the issues that have either triggered the onset of the abuse or have developed as a result of the use can become much worse, as it is likely that the individual uses more and more of his or her substance of choice. As the substance abuse gets worse, so can the physical and emotional effects of isolation.

People innately obtain several benefits from being around other people and doing things that they like to do. Naturally, people are very social beings and thrive off of good conversations, participating in public events (such as concerts and sporting events), and developing relationships with other people. However, when substance abuse gets in the way, the benefits that an individual would reap through a healthy social life do not exist, often causing him or her to experience feelings of low self-esteem, lack of energy, poor sense of self-worth, and even suicidal thoughts. Again, when substance abuse gets to be overwhelming, a user can feel as though he or she is struggling with this disease all alone.

However, there are millions of people who grapple with the symptoms of substance use disorder on a regular, daily basis. While this disease makes it difficult to reach out and ask for help, finding the courage to do so can lead an individual towards the appropriate means of treatment, including but not limited to, group addiction therapy in Athens, TN

What Is Group Addiction Therapy?

An Athens, Tennessee group addiction therapy program is one of the most widely utilized forms of evidence-based treatments in the world. When something is evidence-based, it means that it has been scientifically proven to be effective in treating a specific condition or disease.

When someone with a substance use disorder is enrolled in an addiction treatment program, he or she will more than likely participate in group addiction therapy. Group therapy sessions are led by one or more therapists, depending on the size of the group. These therapists will bring together several individuals who are experiencing similar challenges related to substance use disorder and encourage them to work through them together. This can be done simply by listening and/or sharing, as well as through different exercises and activities designed to foster growth in recovery.

Benefits of JourneyPure’s Group Addiction Therapy In Athens, TN

As with most therapeutic approaches, a group addiction therapy program can provide clients with a number of different benefits. All clients need to do is show up and put in the effort to each of their sessions in order to receive those benefits, many of which are invaluable. Some of these benefits are listed below.

Compassion and Support

From the moment that individuals begin group therapy sessions, they hopefully gather the sense that these sessions are led with compassion and understanding for what they experience due to substance use disorder. Being in the presence of others who have shared similar experiences can allow participants to be compassionate to each other, as well as supportive of their recovery progress and vice versa.

Insight

Group addiction therapy in Athens, Tennessee provides the priceless benefit of insight. Simply by listening to and watching others work their way through recovery challenges and celebrate the successes they experience can help provide insight into one’s one situation. In turn, when a client shares his or her insights regarding his or her own substance use disorder, he or she can impact others in the group, too.

Accountability

A major part of why substance use disorders continue is because no one is holding those who abuse drugs and/or alcohol accountable for their actions. And, if they are, it can be difficult for someone who is under the influence to pay any attention to being held accountable, making it pointless. However, when in a group addiction therapy program, recovering users can set goals for themselves and be held accountable by others in the group, encouraging them to do what it takes to meet those goals and/or take responsibility when goals are not met.

Communication

Not everyone is born knowing how to communicate properly with others. In fact, many people have to learn how to do this, including those who are recovering from substance use disorders. Group addiction therapy allows clients to learn how to properly communicate with others so that conflict is minimized, confusion is removed, and judgment and/or anger is no longer occurring. This skill is extremely beneficial, as learning how to communicate with others is one of the most effective aspects someone in recovery can obtain.

Other benefits of an Athens, Tennessee group addiction therapy program include developing friendships with other members, improving relationships with family members and loved ones, and spending time participating in self-reflection based on the discussions conducted through group therapy sessions.

Get The Right Help At JourneyPure’s Group Addiction Therapy in Athens

If you are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, there are likely several different issues that you are facing as a result. Ranging from physical and mental to spiritual and emotional, the problems that have developed in response to your addiction have probably weighed you down for too long. Making the choice to reach out and ask for help can give you the freedom to start living a life that is free from the confines of addiction.

Group addiction therapy in Athens, Tennessee is just one of the many different types of treatment approaches that can help you along in your recovery from a substance use disorder. Contact us right now to learn more about how we can help you.

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